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Richland, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
68
Population
324/sq mi density
$40,625
Median Income
$24,399 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$246,957 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4369°N, 97.2149°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").